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Member Since:

Aug 10, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Marathon PR - 3:05 (3:06 at Boston)

Completed a dozen marathons and a handful of 50 mile ultras.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Consistent aerobic and strength training.

Christie Clinic Half Marathon 4/27/24

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 1:35 in half marathon. Then might consider taking a shot at full marathon again.

Personal:

I started more dedicated running and racing in my thirties. Eventually I developed symptomatic bradycardia and SVT which required a cardiac pacemaker implant and a cardiac cath ablation. It has taken a long time to get back to running consistently again. Counting my blessings and trying to remain more balanced with fitness.

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Miles:	This week:	18.50	Month:	62.80	Year:	339.35

Mon, Apr 27, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
10.35	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.35

AM: Easy run 4 mi. Cooler and wet morning. Plan to keep everything really easy for 1-2 more weeks. No orthotics.

PM: Another easy 6.35 mi. Today's weather is a total match to race day last monday (40s, cloudy, and windy). I had flashbacks the entire way. I think running in this kind of weather will not be the same going forward. Orthotics.

2130 Orange Blue Miles: 4.00	2140 Red Miles: 6.35

Comments

From jtshad on Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 10:19:36 from 204.134.132.225

Back to the grind! ;-)

From Robert on Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 10:23:29 from 206.195.193.254

You betcha! As it says in Once a Runner, "there are no secrects". I still can't believe you ran with Peter Reid. That dude is tough as nails upstairs.

From jtshad on Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 10:27:35 from 204.134.132.225

I am reading "Once a Runner" right now, great book so far...lots of perspective into the mind of a runner.

Peter was fun to run with and fun to party with afterwards (along with his wife). Really athletes, real people...real fun! Kind cool after the race he indicated that running fast again (in flats no less!) and turn 40 soon he was "motivated" by me to possibly compete again! Now that's cool!

From Robert on Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 10:29:19 from 206.195.193.254

Just think that you might have lit a fire under his butt again is very cool.

From wheakory on Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 15:36:56 from 24.116.153.110

Great work today! Although the blog title is funny. Peter should join the blog knowing now how fun we can be.

I hope the recovery is going well and the motivation for the next one is high.

From Robert on Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 15:41:35 from 206.195.193.254

Thanks Kory. Just facing the facts. I'm a slow runner vs. you guys. My motivation for racing is very high right now. Lord willing, I'll be putting up times like yours in about 3 years. I consider myself a patient man, just don't ask my wife.

From wheakory on Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 17:18:24 from 134.50.89.33

The lower times will come. Simple tempo runs mixed with long runs will really reduce the times when you do this consistently week after week. You will get there with the faith you have in God.

Me, I think I've reached my threshold and think I can only barely get under a 2:30, but it's going to take a lot of work and help from God.

From rockness18 on Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 19:10:17 from 69.183.233.81

yes...patience! Not a gift of mine, but I'm determined and disciplined. Keep up the good work!

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